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Just move on already

This seems like a not good move when you've got Shay and Smith needing reps....

I can’t see us going this way at all We have Lawson and Kramdi on defense and even if you’re not a believer in Kramdi, we’ve invested draft capital into Shay/Smith who should see a greater opportunity this season. There’s no way we don’t play 2 Canadians on D, in my opinion.

I am increasingly concerned that roster management and poor decision making will continue. Camp better not be a summer camp - and the Bombers better be prepared to move on from players during camp. Worse than 50/50 they wont.

But why...

womp wooomp

I want KeeSean, Mack and Rambo in that order

Running back the core of a roster that *clearly* wasn't good enough last season ... what could go wrong?

I have the same concern right from the extension of Osh....Walter's got rid of some the dead weight and garbage....but Osh also still has control of roster after that...and He runs camp...and picks his roster, and how it's used...Not sold on anything being different until I see it, and sadly right now not holding my breath on it

Mediocre linebacking crew back for 2026!

And the arsonists-extortionists have been arrested. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/01/26/five-charged-with-extortion-of-core-area-convenience-stores

Are you willing to go Demski/Clercuis/Cobb with Corcoran backing up because that's who we have now?

Yeah i think we done on the retention, tho id like Makonzo As said I figured once we locked in what we felt necessary...have our budget put away for FA targets that Big Stan and WJ would be finally announced when we knew exactly where we'd be willing to go salary wise and neither was gonna hold our feet to the fire...just be fair Woodbey basically supplanted what they i think envisioned for Ayers...that being said he was hardly given a true chance either

Great Tedtalk in how not to aplogize. 🙂

I agree they have done a great job of moving on from the right guys and locking up the right ones as well. The remaining guys aren't make or break, but it would be nice to have Makonzo back (as you said), Sterns, I'd take Lofton to battle at guard and push Vanterpool, as others have stated, I'd take Strevy back on a full-year IR-type deal to be a player-coach, and that's about it. I think you keep the phone handy for a guy like Bonds when he's healthy. If you end up in need of a DB, he's been good here in the past, and maybe Houston. But the internal work is basically done. Maybe you kick around extension offers to guys like Novak, Shay, Smith, Peterson, MCI, Clercius, etc. See if you can get a young guy to lock up cheap. Maybe you give the early trip to fa to guys like Vaughters, Kyrie, Strev, Schoen, Houston etc. Or maybe younger guy you want to move on from like Wheatfall. I really love Ayers upside and what he flashes. But his useage went down last year, and our Lbers/secondary/teams unit got deeper. I could see him being a sleeper cut. Don't want it to happen, but I could see some logic there.

I don't think that's a good push for a guy like Woli. I love that guy, he's about to turn 31, but he's played an extremely physical role for 8 seasons now, and hasn't been able to stay healthy since 23. I'd keep in touch with Woli, if things aren't panning out well after the draft, bring him in for a look at camp. Otherwise, he'd be on top of the early-season/pre-season injury replacements call-backs list. I'd rather have a guy like Cobb. I'd take Woli over a guy like Corcoran in season. But going into camp youre probably better off getting a better look at a young guy like that.

Not to mention Ayers and Woodbey... I hate this signing... not that I don't like Kyrie Wilson... because he has given us some really quality years.... I just hate the idea of playing a 33 year old (let's be honest, he's starting at WIL) on the down side of his career when we have multiple ealry to mid 20s guys ready to play and needing reps... just doesn't make any sense to me

Don't get the Kyrie signing at all. Hope he came cheap and there is more than a 1% chance he'll be cut if he's out played in TC

Signing Wilson is a waste of many and it likely blocks Smith and Shay from getting needed reps. Bet both leave when they can. Why stay when you can sit behind declining aging vets. #OldBoysClubForever

He's probably part of O'Shea's hand picked player group where gives them full power on going out on their own terms even if it's not the best situation for the team that I'm sure he has rationalized this is good for the player and the team.

Looks like were rounding up the gang for one last ride

of 2 of the 3 block Woodbey and the Canucks...yup...Also Woodbey and or Griffin is the better(best) option at SAM too....but we already are saddled with Kramalama and his crap contract....a Kyrie..Jones..Kramdi 3some again for 2026....is worst in league...and immenent

You know the answer as well as anyone else

Now watch them get 2 year sentences with time served....

Well. I did the draft simulator 5 times just 2 minutes ago. Jets got 1st 3 times and 3rd twice. McKenna was taken 1st. Keaton Verhoff 3rd. Ran it again and we got 5th and took chase reid. anyways. https://www.tankathon.com/nhl/mock_draft

Ayers is a true linebacker and they had him playing on the DL. So id bring him back to compete at camp for a lb spot cuz dudes a special teams monster. Honestly at this point I’d let Kyrie go and have Woodbey and Shay take his spot and Ayers battle it out with Novak and Jones in the middle with Kramdi or smith maybe old man griffin and some rookies at SAM. Although Kramdi at safety intrigues me now. Personally I don’t think Tony Jones should be gifted his spot as he seems to lack something, I’m not sure what, perhaps being a fan since the lobendahn days I’m expecting more from the middle man. I dunno. I know tho. Lots of tackles. Yup. Lots after gaining 10 yards tho first.

Agreed. I like both of them. Nothing special but two solid experienced possession receivers that could help us. Pressure is on Walters to quit being the bridesmaid & start being the bride. To sign one of Austin Mack or Tim White.

Key word...had...for 2026 we should be doing better...

Well, at least we know the team’s main issues are being addressed.

2x getting boned...them and us Id take him on as depth and leadership We need a burner...or big physical guy with athleticism who can dominate db's No need for Robistelli..Neild..we have that kinda guy already and are easy to find

Life as a senior, man. Thinking I'm still ten when I'm 70. Life is a toboggan slide when acting like a child. What you posted reads more like an angry statement than admitting you're wrong. Lol. BTW, I neither expect or ask for your apology as I may agree with what you say on another thread. Nor do I hold a grudge towards you. That's the nature of this place. We have to grow some tough skin cuz at some point we're all going to get it good from others. Give & take your lumps, I say. It's always been that way. So now, moving on... Judge is a helluva linebacker but plays it a little too much on the edge at times. His father played Teal'C on Stargate:SG1.

I know all this and it’s another reason I love the CFL.

Life as a parent, man. I’m busy. Thank you for acknowledging your error.

IMO Johnson and Mack are the top 2 and then there's quite a drop off. Arguably a huge drop off from Johnson to Mack too. Johnson is a guy just hitting his prime, legit #1 target. Most of the rest are guys who are in decline. Some guys coming off injuries who might bounce back, like Bane. Could be useful depth but basically have a better version already in Wilson. Robustelli and Nield you could probably get at a decent number. Some upside there especially with the type of offense Collaros runs. Need the big bodies that can both find the chains and win a vertical route. If we had Demski, Nield, Clercius for Canadians, plus other depth/draft pick. Wilson, Mack, Robustelli, rookies/reclamation project for Americans....I'd be good with that. Think you can build a solid offense with that. I'd be in the hunt for Johnson, Mack, Robustelli, Nield, think about Brissett if he's willing to leave the GTA (doubt it), Rambo, consider bringing back Stearns as he developed some chemistry with Collaros. Wheatfall walks. Schoen I'd keep the line open but he's not going to be able to play until the fall if that.

Dunk says 3 teams are interested in White... he didn't name which teams. I'm just hoping we sign a guy who is healthy and isn't a walking band aid. I'm ok with steady and reliable receiver. Doesn't have to be the best but someone who can easily get 800+ yards.

I really like Robestelli's upside. I think he's a gamer and would fit in nicely.

There’s another guy in Montreal I would like us to take a chance on that we wouldn’t have to break the bank and that’s Charleston Rambo. Only 26 years old and had nearly 900 receiving yards as a rookie.

I like the Stan signing. What's the worst case with him, one of our young american tackles proves better and Stan ends up on the 6 game for cap savings and acts as the vet mentor and an extra Oline coach?

It's incredible to me that you insist others "look things up" yet still be so confidently wrong. The $412K and change increase from last year went directly to salary expenditures (salary and bonuses). It explicitly excludes pre / post season compensation, per diems, pension payments and the 6-game injured list.

Big Stan back https://3downnation.com/2026/01/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-future-hall-of-fame-blocker-stanley-bryant/

I do like Sterns as a back end of the roster guy. Tough blocker, all-around good wr. I'd love to have him back as long as he isn't pencilled into a starting job going into camp.

That tracks, basically everything he says and does is the opposite of reality.

Methinks you missed the point and took that comment way more negatively than intended

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